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What is Dharan? An Overview of American-Style Compounds in Saudi Arabia
At a glance, it looks like any other American suburb, with cookie-cutter houses, softball fields, and Christmas lights. But this… READ MORE
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Autonomous No More: The Syrian Democratic Forces Dissolve
On August 25, 2026, the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led military force that once controlled nearly all of Syria’s northeast,… READ MORE
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Flooding in Nepal and Tibet Kills Thousands, More Missing
On Wednesday, August 26, a chain of devastating landslides and flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. The floods swept… READ MORE
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From NPB to MLB: Evaluating Japan’s Newest Baseball Stars
Over the years, Major League Baseball teams have turned to Japan’s top flight of baseball, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), in… READ MORE
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Armenia Applies for EU Membership: Here’s Why It Matters
On August 24, 2026, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to begin the process of applying for membership… READ MORE
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Lala, Moke, and the Growing Storm Threat to Hawaii
August in Hawaii is usually a calm sense of hecticness as families jump at their chance to spend precious vacation… READ MORE
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Is It Hype or Humanity? “Niu Lai” Shatters Expectations and Box Office Records
In the past week, one might have seen a CGI image of a yellow cow on one’s social media feed.… READ MORE
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Missing Mitch McConnell and the Disappearing Act of Elaine Chao
For nearly four decades, Mitch McConnell was one of the most visible men in American politics. The Kentucky native was… READ MORE
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Philippines’ Entrance to Pax Silica Followed by AI Industrial Hub
On April 16, the Philippines officially declared their entrance into Pax Silica, a coalition led by the United States that… READ MORE
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A Brief History of the Japanese Yen – From Rise to Recession
As July 2026 came to an end, the United States made a historical intervention to help the plummeting value of… READ MORE
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Trump Cuts Exercises With South Korea, Further Undermining Trust with Asian Allies
For decades, the United States has been laser-focused on East and Southeast Asia. This includes a range of both economic… READ MORE
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Happy Chinese Valentine’s Day: Qixi Festival, Explained
Introduction Like the Chinese holidays previously discussed on The AAPI Angle — Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival —… READ MORE
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